PREMIERE: Malfunction’s “Final Thoughts” is Buffalo hardcore as its heaviest

When people think of New York hardcore, they probably think of New York City hardcore, but they’re overlooking one of the finest hardcore scenes on the planet: Buffalo, New York. Buffalo gave us the likes of Buried Alive, Snapcase and Every Time I Die, and now they’re giving us Malfunction. The quintet’s debut full-length, Fear Of Failure, draws on all aspects of that Buffalo scene, so it’s brutal and blech-filled, with intense lyrics. Today, we’re premiering “Final Thoughts.” Singer Zak Quiran explains:

“‘Final Thoughts’ slowly became one of my favorite songs we’ve recorded. The song is about watching someone you love disregard every responsibility, friends, family, and their own life. Watching them destroy their life slowly and suffer the consequences. This is me trying to comprehend their thinking but I don’t think I will never be able to grasp it.”

Malfunction’s Fear Of Failure will be released November 20 via Bridge Nine Records and can be pre-ordered here.

Catch Malfunction on tour with Terror, Code Orange and more later this fall:

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